Alasdair excuses himself to the city without telling Màiri the real reason for his visit, only to come home and find Màiri and Donneil together - and close. Little does Iain know that he's being watched by his nemesis while he spends quality time with Ciorstaidh. Raonaid impresses the crofters with her veterinary skills, while Tormod reluctantly takes a new job on Seumas's boat.